Data Lab Receives Funding from W. K. Kellogg Foundation
The Child and Adolescent Data Lab, directed by Associate Professors Joe Ryan and Brian Perron received an award from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation to include educational data in their studies
Julie Ribaudo Interviews with HometownLife on Cordiality at Family Gatherings
Clinical Associate Professor Julie Ribaudo was interviewed for the HometownLife article, “Kindness Counts: Keeping the Peace at Family Gatherings Key”.
Mathieu Despard Named Faculty Associate at Center on Assets, Education, and Inclusion
Assistant Professor Mathieu Despard was named a Faculty Associate at the Center on Assets, Education, and Inclusion, a division of the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare.
Reuben Miller to be Member of Institute for Advanced Study
Assistant Professor Reuben Miller was invited to be a member of the Institute for Advanced Study. One of the world’s leading centers for theoretical research and intellectual inquiry, the Institute exists to encourage and support curiosity-driven research in the sciences and humanities.
Miller will...
SSW Master's Programs Re-Accredited by CSWE
SSW's MSW programs were officially re-accredited by the Council on Social Work Education for the next eight years (until October, 2023).
Luke Shaefer's Book Named one of The New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2015
Associate Professor Luke Shaefer's book, "$2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America" was named one of The New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2015.
Kristin Seefeldt Cited in The Atlantic on Poor Single Mothers
Assistant Professor Kristin Seefeldt was cited in The Atlantic article, “How Poor Single Moms Survive”.
Gary Stauffer Receives 2015 Rohnke Creativity Award for Commitment to Experiential Education
Family Assessment Clinic social worker and LEO Lecturer Gary Stauffer received the 2015 Karl Rohnke Creativity Award from the Association for Experiential Education (AEE) on October 23 at the AEE International Conference. AEE Awards Committee Chair Elizabeth Speelman said, “Professionally and...
Luke Shaefer Testifies on Poverty at U.S. Senate Committee on Finance Hearing
Watch the U.S. Senate Finance Committee testimony of Associate Professor Luke Shaefer as he talks about poverty in the United States and his book "$2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America" (video clip: 43:18 - 48:56). His testimony is also available to download.
Curtis Center Program Evaluation Group Staff and Students Present at American Evaluation Association Conference
Evaluation Associates and students from the Curtis Center Program Evaluation Group presented at the American Evaluation Association national conference in Chicago, IL on November 11-14, 2015, including three poster presentations and three oral presentations.
Oral presentations included:
- Intentio...